Natalya Shamis, age 77, of Danbury, Connecticut passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, with her family by her side. Natalya was born on January 23, 1943, to the late Joseph and Elena Shamis.
Natalya Shamis was a concertmaster of a major symphony orchestra in the former Soviet Union before moving to the United States with her family. She continued her career as a violinist with Hartford Symphony Orchestra, New American Chamber Orchestra, and was a concertmaster of the Danbury Symphony Orchestra. Natalya was also a committed violin teacher for many years. Natalya is survived by her husband of 49 years, Zakhary Paranyuk; her sisters Alla Shamis and Klarissa Berman; her daughters Viktoria and Yelena; and her grandchildren Zachary and Kate.
Visitation will be private at the family's request and held at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St, Danbury, CT. Following a private visitation, a Graveside Service will be held at St. Peter Cemetery, 71 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, CT 06810. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thegreenfuneralhome.com for the Shamis family.